5 Silent Pickleball Mistakes That Are Wrecking Your Game 😬

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Welcome to this week’s edition of your favorite pickleball newsletter!

Whether you’re a seasoned player or someone who hasn’t hit the courts in a while, this one’s for you.

Today, we’re breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes that could be costing you games—without you even realizing it.

If your wins aren’t adding up like they should, there’s a good chance you’re making at least one of these.

Let’s get into it!

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The 5 Costly Mistakes You’re Making on the Pickleball Court (and How to Fix Them FAST)

Ever feel like you should be winning more games… but somehow, you keep getting beat by players who shouldn’t be beating you?

You’re not alone.

Most pickleball players (even the good ones) are making 5 sneaky mistakes that are quietly sabotaging their game.

Fix them, and suddenly:
✅ You win more.
✅ You stop making dumb errors.
✅ You start feeling like a real threat on the court.

Let’s jump in.

❌ Mistake #1: Standing Too Far Back from the Kitchen

Ever feel like your opponent is running the show at the net while you’re stuck hitting weak shots?

That’s probably because you’re hanging too far from the kitchen line.

👉 Fix it: Get your toes on the line (or as close as possible) after every shot. If you have to move back? Move forward again ASAP.

❌ Mistake #2: The "Too High" Third Shot Drop

Your third shot drop isn’t a “drop” if it lands waist high for your opponent. That’s called a “Here, take this free smash” shot.

👉 Fix it: Keep it low and unattackable. Think grazing the net tape instead of floating into the strike zone.

❌ Mistake #3: Smashing Like a Tennis Player

Nothing feels better than blasting a winner... until your opponent blocks it back like it’s nothing.

The hard truth? Power alone doesn’t win games.

👉 Fix it: Instead of hammering everything, focus on placement. Hit behind them. Make them stretch. Set up easy putaways instead of forcing one-shot kills.

❌ Mistake #4: Not Watching Your Opponent’s Paddle

Ever get caught totally off guard by a shot? Like… “Whoa, I didn’t see that coming?”

That’s because you’re not reading their paddle.

👉 Fix it: Pay attention to their wrist and paddle angle. Open paddle = dink. Closed paddle = drive. This one tweak alone will make you feel like a mind-reader on the court.

❌ Mistake #5: Playing Too Safe at Game Point

Match is at 9-9… do you go into “don’t mess up” mode?

If so, congrats—you just handed your opponent control of the game.

👉 Fix it: Play to win, not to "not lose." If you’re aggressive, attack. If you’re a defender, make them miss. But whatever you do, don’t tighten up.

Bottom Line: Most players don’t even know they’re making these mistakes. But once you do? You start winning more—fast.

Which mistake are you guilty of? Hit reply and let me know!

See you on the courts,

Armando Alejandro 
Founder, All-American Pickleball Association

"Around the Kitchen" Drill

Enhance your dinking accuracy, consistency, and movement around the non-volley zone (kitchen).

Setup:

• Two players stand on opposite sides of the net at the kitchen line.
• Use only the non-volley zone for this drill.
  
  

How to Perform:

1. Start with basic cross-court dinks, keeping the ball low and controlled.
2. After 10 successful dinks in a row, switch to down-the-line dinks.
3. Introduce movement—one player hits an angled dink, forcing the other to step and adjust.
4. After 5 minutes, switch roles and repeat.
   
   

Variations:

• Target practice: Place cones or markers in the kitchen and try to hit them.
• Live competition: First player to 15 successful dinks wins.
• Pressure dinking: One player dinks while the other tries to attack if the ball is too high.
  
  

This drill helps refine control, footwork, and patience—key skills for winning the soft game in pickleball!

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